Global Traditional Arts Brought Together in One Mural at Saudi Airport

The mural highlights the pillars of various civilizations with 401 bricks. SPA
The mural highlights the pillars of various civilizations with 401 bricks. SPA
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Global Traditional Arts Brought Together in One Mural at Saudi Airport

The mural highlights the pillars of various civilizations with 401 bricks. SPA
The mural highlights the pillars of various civilizations with 401 bricks. SPA

The Riyadh Airports Company and the Royal Institute of Traditional Arts have inaugurated the “Our Heritage, Our Identity” mural at the King Khalid International Airport.

The mural highlights the pillars of various civilizations with 401 bricks that were made by the members of the delegations participating in the 45th session of the UNESCO’s World Heritage Committee, which was held in Riyadh in September.

The mural encompasses art from 25 countries and wishes to embody interdependence, and highlight heritage and civilization. By displaying it at the airport, visitors and passengers will be able to view contributions of traditional arts from so many countries in one place.

Also present in the mural are several traditional Saudi arts, including the Sadu, Taif, and Hasawi Bisht.



Saudi Arabia Showcases Cultural Identity at Seoul International Book Fair

The Saudi delegation is led by the Literature, Publishing, and Translation Commission. SPA
The Saudi delegation is led by the Literature, Publishing, and Translation Commission. SPA
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Saudi Arabia Showcases Cultural Identity at Seoul International Book Fair

The Saudi delegation is led by the Literature, Publishing, and Translation Commission. SPA
The Saudi delegation is led by the Literature, Publishing, and Translation Commission. SPA

Saudi Arabia has inaugurated its pavilion at the 2025 Seoul International Book Fair held at the COEX Convention and Exhibition Center in the South Korea capital from June 18 to 22.

The Saudi delegation is led by the Literature, Publishing, and Translation Commission.

Commission CEO Abdullatif Abdulaziz Al Wasel stressed that Saudi Arabia’s participation reflects its growing presence in global cultural events. He said the initiative underscores the Kingdom’s commitment to fostering partnerships with international publishing houses and building cultural bridges.

The Saudi delegation includes representatives from the King Abdulaziz Public Library, King Fahd National Library, the Publishing Association, and local publishing houses, as well as the King Salman Global Academy for Arabic Language, Prince Sattam bin Abdulaziz University, and Nashir Publishing and Distribution Company.